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House bill would delay ELD compliance two years
A bill has been filed in the U.S. House to delay the compliance date of the federal government’s electronic logging device two years, to December 2019. If enacted, carriers would have two additional years to adopt electronic logging devices. The legislation was introduced Tuesday and referred to the House’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Texas Republican […]
July 19, 2017
Safety & Compliance
Congress may attempt to alter or delay ELD mandate
A panel of lawmakers in the U.S. House on Monday issued a report advising the U.S. DOT to study whether a “full or targeted delay” of the federal electronic logging device mandate for small carriers is warranted. The House Appropriations Committee, which is comprised of 51 representatives, issued its report Monday night when it stamped […]
July 18, 2017
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Safety & Compliance
Pipeline contractors request short-haul exemption from ELD mandate
By Matt Cole An association representing the pipeline construction industry – including truck drivers who contract to haul equipment for pipeline construction projects – and a specialized equipment fleet are seeking exemptions from the electronic logging device mandate set to take effect on Dec. 18. The Pipe Line Contractors Association (PLCA) is requesting the […]
July 12, 2017
Equipment
Construction industry deserves more objective debate on global warming
Since construction equipment sends about 22 pounds of carbon dioxide into the air per gallon of diesel consumed, the topic of global warming, aka climate change, is not irrelevant to our industry. Unfortunately, you cannot have an objective conversation about this, thanks to the vast numbers of people who form opinions without ever investigating […]
July 3, 2017
Business
Cummins unveils ZED Connect with launch of ELD smartphone app
Engine maker Cummins announced it has launched a new software company, ZED Connect, whose first offering is a smartphone-based electronic logging device that’s compliant with the USDOT’s looming ELD mandate. The ZED smartphone ELD app is aimed at the small fleet and owner-operator segments. Dubbed a “plug and play” device, the ELD includes visual inspection […]
June 27, 2017
Business
Safety, Profits and Productivity — The Many Benefits of ELDs for construction fleets
Tracking hours of service compliance is just a fraction of what most ELD systems can do. Some of the simplest, most inexpensive systems – often a smartphone app paired with an engine control module (ECM) connection device – come with web-based, back-office unit tracking software and dispatch tools. Others have more robust back-end programs. Contractors […]
June 26, 2017
Safety & Compliance
With Supreme Court blow to ELD legal challenge, mandate has no roadblocks remaining
The Supreme Court on Monday delivered a death blow to the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s legal challenge to the U.S. DOT’s electronic logging device mandate. With the high court’s rejection, the lawsuit will go no further. Though there are efforts underway to engage Congress on the issue, spearheaded in part by OOIDA, the issue […]
June 19, 2017
Safety & Compliance
ELD Roundup: The logging products you should know about
Dispatching Solutions DSI eLogs Dispatching Solutions’ cloud-based DSI eLogs is certifed on FMCSA’s registry and is available as either a dedicated unit or a BYOD solution for both the Android and iOS operating platforms. Drivers can see their electronic logbook status in real time, and the back office can view the entire fleet and help manage driver […]
June 16, 2017
Safety & Compliance
Supreme Court declines to hear ELD lawsuit
In a victory for the U.S. Department of Transportation, the U.S. Supreme Court has said it will not hear a lawsuit challenging a DOT rule requiring truck operators to use electronic logging devices to track hours of service. The Supreme Court’s decision leaves in place a lower court ruling upholding the mandate and its Dec. […]
June 15, 2017
Safety & Compliance
Electronic Logging Devices: What to know before you buy
Adding Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) to your fleet doesn’t need to be a nightmare. Consider the following factors before you commit (and scroll to the bottom of the post to see an overview of construction-friendly solutions): BYODs vs fixed systems. There are two types of ELDs: fixed units that remain in the truck, and BYODs […]
June 13, 2017
Safety & Compliance
ELD Mandate: As contractors scramble to comply with electronic logging, others may be in for “rude awakening”
If you operate construction trucks you may fall under a new mandate requiring electronic logging of your drivers’ hours – and time is running out to comply. Failure to do so could lead to fines and lower safety scores. Here’s how to know if your business is at risk and what you can do about […]
June 9, 2017
Safety & Compliance
Get the full ELD Mandate Guide from Equipment World
Do you need an electronic logging device on your truck? Not knowing could cost you. Download the full ELD guide from Equipment World.
June 9, 2017
Equipment
DOJ sues FCA over Ram, Jeep diesel emissions
The U.S. Department of Justice today filed a civil lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles over alleged violations of federal diesel emissions regulations. FCA has faced these allegations since January when the Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board accused the automaker of installing undisclosed engine management software that led to increased nitrogen oxide emissions […]
May 23, 2017
Dealers
Truck, engine makers and industry groups pleased with final Phase 2 emissions standards
Industry stakeholders wasted little time in reacting to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) new emissions and fuel economy standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) endorsed the mandate, which calls for a phased-in reduction of up to 25 percent in […]
August 17, 2016
Safety & Compliance
Hyundai developing an exoskeleton to give wearers Iron Man-like strength
While Hyundai’s robotic “Iron Man” exoskeleton won’t allow the workers it’s being designed for to take flight through rockets on the soles of the suit’s metal feet, it will drastically increase their strength. Detailed in a blog post and translated by the fine people at Mashable, Hyundai makes several mentions of Marvel’s Armored Avenger, pointing […]
June 22, 2016
Equipment
How big data and the electric car reveal the future of heavy equipment emissions regulations
Recently I came across a map of the United States published by The Atlantic‘s CityLab site that showed where electric vehicles (EVs) were most and least beneficial in terms of reducing air pollution. This map and the thinking behind it is an example of how big data is changing how policy makers will govern many aspects of […]
July 9, 2015
Business
Low-viscosity oils are only the beginning; new EPA diesel fuel economy rules will significantly impact your future
Earlier in June, Shell Lubricants went into great detail telling journalists about how the soon-to-come, low-viscosity diesel lube oil category will help heavy duty trucks improve fuel economy by roughly one percent. And while a one percent improvement in fuel economy may not get those of you in the heavy construction business too excited, another […]
June 24, 2015
Business
Earth Day is dead: the EPA’s fall from a scientific organization to a manipulable political tool
I don’t see why people feel compelled to celebrate Earth Day—which was yesterday if you were fortunate enough to avoid the phony phenomena of a day of brainless, bumper-sticker sentiments. For one, Earth Day isn’t real news. It’s what Daniel Boorstin years ago called a manufactured news event. They wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for […]
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